**CLOSE RANGE SAFETY TRAINING ACADEMY provides the classes/courses but is NOT responsible for any B.S.I.S or DOJ decisions based on information resulting from Live Scan or on applications submitted by applicants.

$50.00

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

1. What is a “Contract” Security Guard?Any person employed by a licensed private patrol operator who provides services as a security guard and is registered by the Bureau of Security and Investigative Services as a security guard.

2. What are the requirements for registering as a Security Guard?The general requirements for a Security Guard are:

Be at least 18 years old

Undergo a criminal history background check through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Complete a 40-hour course of required training. The training and exam may be administered by any private patrol operator or by a certified training facility.

3. 40 Hour Security Guard Training Requirement

DATE OF COMPLETION

TRAINING HOURS NEEDED

TOTAL HOURS

40 HOURS

Prior to being assigned on post

8 Hours

Training required within the first 30 days

16 Hours

Training required within the first 6 months

16 Hours

4. What is the length of term for a Security Guard registration?

Security guard registration is valid for two years.

5. When does my Security Guard registration expire?

A security guard registration expires the day after the expiration date on the card. You have 60 days grace period in which you can pay a delinquent fee (see fee schedule). After 60 days if you have not renewed, you must reapply as a new applicant.

6. How does a Security Guard renew his/her registration?Submit a renewal application/letter of request and fees for renewal.
Mail the request to:

Application and renewal fees should be submitted to the Bureau at least 60-90 days prior to the expiration date. You need to submit your request for renewal as soon as possible to allow the Bureau time to process your renewal and get your renewed registration returned to you. You may continue to work for a period of 90 days.

7. If I was denied a Security Guard registration. When can I reapply?You may submit a new application one year from the date of denial.

8. I received a 1203.4 dismissal on my conviction. Do I still need to report the conviction on my application?Yes. You still must report the conviction.